About Carolyn Raitt
Focus areas
Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Compassion Focused
EMDR
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
QueerEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Carolyn Raitt
Carolyn is a board-certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She earned her Masters of Arts (MA) in Counseling from Northwestern University.
Although Carolyn’s theoretical orientation is firmly grounded in psychodynamic and relational theories and training, she takes an integrative approach to therapy. She has extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Radically-Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT), Mindfulness, the Gottman Method, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Carolyn also draws from contemporary advances in the neuroscientific understanding of emotions and trauma to help clients better understand the mind-body connection and its utility in coping.
Carolyn believes that the therapist-client relationship lies at the heart of therapy and that creating a sense of safety is an essential part of the therapeutic process. Carolyn works to ensure that clients feel heard and understood as she and the client work together to understand the cognitive, interpersonal, and emotional patterns in the client’s life. Similarly, she also strives to situate her clinical work within an intersectional, feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework, helping clients find a place where they can exist as a whole person, bring all parts of themselves, and explore the complexities of their visible and invisible identities.
While Carolyn has experience helping individuals with a wide variety of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, and grief/loss, she specializes in working with eating and/or body image issues, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and adolescent & young adult life transitions & identity development.
What should a new client know about working with you?
The process for new clients is to schedule an intake session through ZocDoc. Clients will then receive a confirmation email and instructions from our Client Care Coordinator . All further scheduling will be done directly through your therapist. Please note there is paperwork to be completed before your intake session (more information will be included on your confirmation email).
Please note that were are NOT able to serve clients that are in the following situations:
- If you are or have been accused of being a perpetrator of abuse and/or violence of any kind and are actively involved in the criminal system due to these charges
- If this applies to you, please cancel your appointment immediately and contact us if you need referral information.
If you are coming in for the following reasons, please contact us to get more information from you:
- Substance abuse or dependence as your main reason for seeking treatment.
- A recent suicide attempt.
- If the client is under 18 and the parents are separated/divorced.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERAPY SESSIONS ARE CONDUCTED WEEKLY ON THE SAME DAY AND TIME. Clients will typically have 2 intake sessions in which the therapist will ask some questions about their presenting issue, upbringing, current living situation, support system, symptoms, and experiences across the lifespan. The therapist will then issue a diagnosis and set up a treatment plan for the client, which may involve weekly therapy sessions for a certain period of time.
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In-network insurances
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $180-200 for 50 minutes
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
- Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront
More information on payments and coverage
For insurance clients: We bill your session until it has been processed by your insurance and charge the copay determined by your benefits. Payment may be collected between 1-3 weeks after each session, depending on your claim. Self-Pay clients: Payment is collected on the day or a day after your session.
All payment is charged to a card that we must have on file for you.
Office location
Carolyn Raitt, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Northwestern University, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1093282089
How soon can I make an appointment with Carolyn Raitt?
Generally, Carolyn Raitt has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Carolyn Raitt's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Carolyn Raitt accepting new patients?
Carolyn Raitt generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Carolyn Raitt's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Carolyn Raitt accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Carolyn Raitt online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Carolyn Raitt using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Carolyn Raitt work with?
Carolyn Raitt works with Cira Center for Behavioral Health.
Where is Carolyn Raitt's office located?
Carolyn Raitt has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Carolyn Raitt's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Carolyn Raitt?
Carolyn Raitt frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Carolyn Raitt on their profile.
What languages does Carolyn Raitt speak?
Carolyn Raitt speaks English.